Hudson unscathed in victory: Atlanta starting pitcher Tim Hudson (3-1) permitted a season-low four hits in 7 2/3 scoreless innings during the Braves' 2-0 victory at Tampa Bay in an interleague contest on Sunday. It's the first time he has not allowed a run since returning from the disabled list on April 29 as he shaved his ERA to 3.03. Hudson, who completed at least seven innings for the third straight game, struck out three batters and walked two. "My sinker has been key for me all year," said Hudson, who induced 14 groundball outs. "I was able to keep them off balance." (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Hudson is starting to regain his form as one of the top pitchers in the National League and extended his winning streak to two games. The veteran right-hander has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his five starts after beginning the season late while recovering from surgery to repair a herniated disc. Hudson's strikeouts have taken a dip since his first two outings, but he remains a strong option for wins after racking up at 33 victories over the past two seasons. His next start is projected for Friday against Washington, and he is 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA at home. Consider Hudson a solid Fantasy option in most formats. (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/20/2012 08:36 Top 70 starters for Week 8
A lot to take into consideration before setting your pitching staffs for Fantasy Week 8. Our Al Melchior runs through his Top 70 starting options and has all the matchups.
05/18/2012 15:49 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/13/2012 09:41 Top 70 starters for Week 7
A full slate of games in Fantasy Week 7, with seven games on tap for each team. Our Al Melchior breaks down the interleague implications and helps set your rotations in his SHuffling the Rotations.
05/09/2012 16:47 Cubs' Maholm outduels Braves' Hudson
Paul Maholm outpitched Tim Hudson to win his fourth straight start, Bryan LaHair hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 Wednesday.
05/06/2012 11:14 Shuffling the Rotations for Week 6
A couple of returning starters from injury and a slew of questionable two-start options highlight Fantasy Week 6. Al Melchior has everything you need to set the best rotation for the week ahead in Shuffling the Rotations.
If you thought Tim Hudson's 17 wins and 2.83 ERA in 2010 were too good to be true, perhaps you were right. He had only 16 wins and a 3.22 ERA in 2011. The word "only" there is sarcasm, of course. Hudson was more or less the exact same pitcher from one year to the next, actually improving his strikeout and walk rates in 2011. In fact, the former was his highest since 2001, when he was a 26-year-old pitching the Athletics into the playoffs at a time before anyone had ever heard the word "Moneyball." Now 36, Hudson is pitching as well as he ever has, which kind of makes you wonder if he was in more pain than he let on prior to his 2008 Tommy John surgery. In any case, he's healthy now and has emerged as an innings eater for an Atlanta team that once again figures to be a contender. If you're still jaded by his early years in Atlanta when he struggled with his command, get with the times and recognize that he's back to being a perennial Cy Young contender and, at worst, a No. 3 starting pitcher in Fantasy. (Updated 2/17/12)
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